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The warm, dry and windy weather of the past several weeks has significantly increased the fire danger in Gunnison County. There are currently no fire restrictions in place, however residents and visitors are advised to exercise extreme caution with...

With the snowpack Gunnison County is experiencing this year comes the potential for flooding during spring run-off. If you are a property owner in an area prone to high water or flooding, please consider the following: • Is your property flood insurance...

In the event of a flood, are you and your family adequately prepared? There is a 30-day waiting period for new flood insurance policies to take effect once they are purchased. Floodplain residents should consider buying flood insurance if you think your...

For your safety and to help out first responders, please clear snow away from fire hydrants, electrical meter pedestals & gas meters on or near your property. Also remember to clear snow away from dryer vents that take fumes outside of your home. Please...

Thousands of avalanches occur each winter in the mountains of Colorado. With the enormous popularity of winter sports in Colorado, this poses a risk to skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, and people traveling in the backcountry. On average 6 people die...

The warm, dry and windy weather of the past couple weeks has significantly increased the fire danger in Gunnison County. There are currently no fire restrictions in place, however residents and visitors should...

Halloween is near, the fog is rolling in, the chill is starting to bite and there are groans coming from the woods. In addition to your healthy supply of wooden stakes, silver bullets and garlic, it would be wise to put aside a few other items and create...

▼Non-Emergency Advisories

We know that many of our Recycle Center users are anticipating the opening of our NEW Center on Basin Park Drive. LOTS of work has been completed but there is still some finishing touches to be completed before opening. We will keep you advised.

The Gunnison River is now open for rafting from Almont to Blue Mesa Reservoir. The section of the Gunnison River from Almont to the County Road 10 location was previously closed due to high waters and interference from a low bridge.

The warm, dry and windy weather of the past several weeks has significantly increased the fire danger in Gunnison County. There are currently no fire restrictions in place, however residents and visitors are advised to exercise extreme caution with...

Gunnison, Colo. – Sheriff Rick Besecker, in consultation with the County Manager, National Weather Service, Gunnison Fire Chief, City of Gunnison Police Chief and Emergency Manager, has concluded that in the best interest of public safety, the Gunnison...

The Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport will be hosting a safety and response training and exercise on April 12, 2017 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m, as required by the Federal Aviation Administration and to update the Airport's Emergency...

With the snowpack Gunnison County is experiencing this year comes the potential for flooding during spring run-off. If you are a property owner in an area prone to high water or flooding, please consider the following: • Is your property flood insurance...

In the event of a flood, are you and your family adequately prepared? There is a 30-day waiting period for new flood insurance policies to take effect once they are purchased. Floodplain residents should consider buying flood insurance if you think your...

Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. The more significant the loss, the more intense the grief will be.We need to be able to watch out for each other: When someone...

For your safety and to help out first responders, please clear snow away from fire hydrants, electrical meter pedestals & gas meters on or near your property. Also remember to clear snow away from dryer vents that take fumes outside of your home. Please...

Scientists from the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, and Colorado School of Mines will be releasing a nontoxic red dye into the East River on two occasions in August and September...

The warm, dry and windy weather of the past couple weeks has significantly increased the fire danger in Gunnison County. There are currently no fire restrictions in place, however residents and visitors should...

If you live in Colorado you are aware of the above average precipitation we have had and the saturated conditions of our ground in much of the state. Rivers are running high as is typical for this time of year, and the added moisture is making flooding...

▼Public Health Advisories

Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. The more significant the loss, the more intense the grief will be.We need to be able to watch out for each other: When someone...

West Nile Virus is transmitted by mosquito bites to humans and can cause anything from mild flu-like illness to serious illness including meningitis or paralysis. Avoiding getting bitten by mosquitoes will...

Please visit the Gunnison County Public Health webpage for the most update information on how to know if you have Measles immunity, where to find this documentation, or how to be tested for Measles immunity.

▼Travel Advisories

Due to the reconstruction work on Gunnison County Road #209 (west side of Cottonwood Pass), ALL ACCESS IS CLOSED. This inlcudes vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, equestrian, ATV, UTV and all others. The Timberline Trail remains open where it...